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bellwether

The correct spelling is bellwether.

How to pronounce bellwether

/ˈbɛlwɛðɚ/
noun

IPA: /ˈbɛlwɛðɚ/

Say it like: Bel-lwe-the-r

The correct spelling is bellwether. The leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.
  2. 2.Anything that indicates future trends.
  3. 3.A stock or bond that is widely believed to be an indicator of the overall market's condition.

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